Phrasal verb №19

turn up

/tɜːn ʌp/

Meaning

To arrive or appear, often unexpectedly; also to increase the volume, heat, or intensity

Example

He finally turned up after we waited an hour.

He finally turned up after we waited an hour.

Examples with the phrasal verb turn up

We didn’t expect many people, but a lot of guests turned up at the party.

We didn’t expect many people, but a lot of guests turned up at the party.

I couldn’t find my keys, but they finally turned up in my bag.

I couldn’t find my keys, but they finally turned up in my bag.

She didn’t plan to come, but she suddenly turned up at our meeting.

She didn’t plan to come, but she suddenly turned up at our meeting.